Oral health tips and clinic news
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Root canal-treated teeth become brittle and prone to fracture. Find out why Hong Kong dentists usually recommend a crown to protect the tooth long term.
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Why do root canals fail? A Hong Kong dentist explains the five keys to successful root canal treatment, from accurate diagnosis to proper follow-up care.
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Sharp or throbbing tooth nerve pain? Discover the common causes — cavities, bruxism, gum disease — and when a filling or root canal is needed.
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Throbbing pain at the tooth root can signal pulpitis or root inflammation. Learn the common causes, warning symptoms and when root canal treatment is needed.
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Why crowns for children's teeth after root canal treatment are pre-made and fitted in a single visit, while permanent tooth crowns need impressions and lab work.
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Sharp pain on biting, lingering sensitivity or a dead nerve? Learn the signs that a root canal — not just a filling — is needed to save your tooth.
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Most patients feel only mild discomfort after a root canal, but around 5% experience a flare-up. Here's what to expect and when to see your dentist.
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Why root canal fees vary so much in Hong Kong: tooth type, case complexity, root condition and the dentist's qualifications all shape the final price.
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Some sensitivity is normal after a root canal, but pain lasting beyond a few days can point to infection, a missed canal or a cracked root.
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Vital pulp therapy preserves the tooth's nerve rather than removing it — a newer alternative to root canal treatment for suitable cases.
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Root canal treatment under local anaesthesia feels similar to a regular filling. See what happens at each step and how to care for your tooth afterwards.
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An apicectomy is microscope-assisted surgery to remove infection at the root tip when root canal treatment or retreatment cannot resolve the problem.
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Toothache often peaks at night because lying down increases blood flow to the head. Learn why — and how to ease the pain until you can see a dentist.
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Severely decayed baby teeth can often be saved with a pulpotomy or pulpectomy, protecting the space your child's adult teeth need to come through.
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Failed root canal? Learn how Re-RCT and apicoectomy can save your tooth in Hong Kong, with reinfection causes, success rates and costs.
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